Certificate in Tourism Development and Planning

The Certificate in Tourism Development and Planning provides professional training in the theory and practice of economic development based on tourism attractions and services. While designed to meet the needs of those engaged in economic development and planning, it is open to all students, including those enrolled in Tourism and Hospitality degrees. Courses examine tourism from community and regional perspectives and prepare students to work for and with town offices, state agencies, and other government and non-government entities to develop, plan and market tourism opportunities. Case studies and projects allow students to learn from and apply their knowledge to real-world situations in Maine and beyond.

Requirements

Completion of 12 credits as described below with a grade of C- or better in each. TAH courses at the 200-level and above normally have the prerequisite of TAH 101, but this may be waived at the discretion of the instructor based upon professional experience or previous coursework.

All students must complete the following course:

TAH 241 Tourism & Community Development

Students then select three of the following courses, at least one of which must be at the 300 level or higher, and one of which must include a research, service or professional project.

TAH 211 Tourism Product Development

TAH 231 Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality

TAH 261 Introduction to Cultural Tourism

TAH 311 Event Planning and Management

TAH 341 Tourism, Development & Sustainability

TAH 406 Research in Tourism & Hospitality

TAH 407 Field Study in Tourism & Hospitality

TAH 408 Practicum in Tourism & Hospitality

TAH 409 Tourism & Hospitality Internship

TAH 415 Trends and Innovation in Tourism & Hospitality

Students may select one of the following courses in place of one elective above.

ESP 200 Environmental Planning

ESP 305 Community Planning Workshop

GEO 209 Introduction to Land Use Planning

GEO 203 Urban & Regional Development

GEO 210 Planning Maine Communities

As part of at least one of their courses in the certificate, students must complete a project that involves original research, service learning, and/or professional experience directly related to the certificate. The certificate coordinator will assist the student with selection of a project that meets the student’s personal goals and interests.